DDT (12)
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« Reply #440 on: October 26, 2021, 02:17:36 PM » |
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Well, a major milestone for us... she had 700,009.7 miles when I parked her today... Hard to imagine all the folks who've had a hand in making this possible, but... for them and all they've done, we are eternally grateful!!! Thanks everybody, it's been one heck of a ride!!!
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« Reply #441 on: October 26, 2021, 02:28:46 PM » |
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« Reply #442 on: October 26, 2021, 02:55:28 PM » |
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Well, a major milestone for us... she had 700,009.7 miles when I parked her today... Hard to imagine all the folks who've had a hand in making this possible, but... for them and all they've done, we are eternally grateful!!! Thanks everybody, it's been one heck of a ride!!!
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« Reply #443 on: October 26, 2021, 03:16:44 PM » |
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« Reply #444 on: October 26, 2021, 06:06:32 PM » |
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The Earth is a hair over 24,901 miles around the middle.
So 700,000 miles is over 28 times around the Earth.
The moon is 238,900 miles from Earth.
And 700,000 is 2.93 times to the moon. (only 16,700 to go to make it 3)
I don't believe I've put 700K on all my bikes and cars put together since I got my license in 1969.
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« Reply #445 on: October 26, 2021, 06:24:58 PM » |
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My 98 Tourer is currently at 193,558 and Bruce's post makes me feel unworthy!  |
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« Reply #446 on: October 27, 2021, 05:41:01 AM » |
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The Earth is a hair over 24,901 miles around the middle.
So 700,000 miles is over 28 times around the Earth.
The moon is 238,900 miles from Earth.
And 700,000 is 2.93 times to the moon. (only 16,700 to go to make it 3)
I don't believe I've put 700K on all my bikes and cars put together since I got my license in 1969.
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« Reply #447 on: October 27, 2021, 05:47:43 AM » |
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Well, a major milestone for us... she had 700,009.7 miles when I parked her today... Hard to imagine all the folks who've had a hand in making this possible, but... for them and all they've done, we are eternally grateful!!! Thanks everybody, it's been one heck of a ride!!!
DDT
Congrats Bruce! Al I can say is WOW!!!.. Nicely done! Have you contacted Honda to let them know you hit 700k on the original motor? |
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« Reply #448 on: March 24, 2022, 10:37:19 AM » |
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« Reply #449 on: March 24, 2022, 02:29:49 PM » |
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Well, a major milestone for us... she had 700,009.7 miles when I parked her today... Hard to imagine all the folks who've had a hand in making this possible, but... for them and all they've done, we are eternally grateful!!! Thanks everybody, it's been one heck of a ride!!!
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DDT.....have you ever posted a pic of the odometer.....its gotta be a blur turning so fast....  |
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« Reply #450 on: March 24, 2022, 03:29:26 PM » |
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Well, a major milestone for us... she had 700,009.7 miles when I parked her today... Hard to imagine all the folks who've had a hand in making this possible, but... for them and all they've done, we are eternally grateful!!! Thanks everybody, it's been one heck of a ride!!!
DDT
DDT.....have you ever posted a pic of the odometer.....its gotta be a blur turning so fast.... I had to use the big spy satellite to track over his shoulder, but managed to capture this brief image:  |
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« Reply #451 on: March 25, 2022, 02:09:43 PM » |
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Well, a major milestone for us... she had 700,009.7 miles when I parked her today... Hard to imagine all the folks who've had a hand in making this possible, but... for them and all they've done, we are eternally grateful!!! Thanks everybody, it's been one heck of a ride!!!
DDT
DDT.....have you ever posted a pic of the odometer.....its gotta be a blur turning so fast.... I had to use the big spy satellite to track over his shoulder, but managed to capture this brief image: Good one.....  |
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« Reply #452 on: April 05, 2022, 06:55:58 AM » |
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Digger. 2001 Valkyrie now has 110,122 miles
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DDT (12)
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« Reply #453 on: April 05, 2022, 07:07:18 AM » |
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Terry/Digger,
Congratulations on that significant milestone! One heck of a lot of miles/smiles, and certainly a very big deal! The 'mileage', however, is just a number to mark and measure some distance. The real gauge, as you obviously already know by now, is in all the fond memories accumulated over time as that number rolled over. Congrats on your 'journey', and I commend you for continuing to move ahead! It was a pleasure to get to know you a little bit at the Fling, and I look forward to the next time!
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« Reply #454 on: April 05, 2022, 09:18:16 AM » |
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Bruce, my hat's off to you my friend, I wasn't aware of you hitting that milestone until today. I've been riding for many years but never with the consistency of your travels. Here's hoping you're able to continue. |
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« Reply #455 on: April 05, 2022, 07:03:43 PM » |
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Terry/Digger,
Congratulations on that significant milestone! One heck of a lot of miles/smiles, and certainly a very big deal! The 'mileage', however, is just a number to mark and measure some distance. The real gauge, as you obviously already know by now, is in all the fond memories accumulated over time as that number rolled over. Congrats on your 'journey', and I commend you for continuing to move ahead! It was a pleasure to get to know you a little bit at the Fling, and I look forward to the next time!
DDT
Yeah….lots of memories on motorcycles over the years. I too enjoyed our talks at the Fling. I had a hood time meeting everyone and putting a face with their handles. Been a very long time since I rode formation…..had a little trouble staying in a staggard formation….used to having the whole lane to myself…ha. As far as continuing on and moving ahead…..thats all we got left. |
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« Reply #456 on: May 16, 2022, 05:00:17 PM » |
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Update on the ole gal.......its taken a few years to put on the last 50K.....OK highways are just not as inviting as CA and mid summer and mid winter just don't lend to riding year round.....UGH. The ole gal is showing a bit of age, she is acting like a Harley and peeing a drop or two of oil from the left cam bearing seal, thats on the list to do. Rebuilt both front forks recently for the second time.....not too bad. Its time for a 5K oil change and a 15K spline lube. My 5th Pirelli 205-65-16 is only got about 15K on it so its good for another 35K which might be about time to retire the beast. Its been a good ride....California to Georgia to Montana to Canada to Alaska and about everywhere between. Loved the tree of shame at Deals Gap.... .. Don't mean to sound a bit melancholy....still lots of sights to see and at 78 can't dally too long......     |
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« Reply #457 on: May 20, 2022, 08:52:45 AM » |
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My Steed is up to 126K now, and running like the wind |
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« Reply #458 on: July 15, 2022, 04:06:47 PM » |
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My 98 Tourer now sits at 200,745
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« Reply #459 on: July 16, 2022, 06:12:39 PM » |
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« Reply #460 on: July 17, 2022, 05:04:45 PM » |
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The Earth is a hair over 24,901 miles around the middle.
So 700,000 miles is over 28 times around the Earth.
The moon is 238,900 miles from Earth.
And 700,000 is 2.93 times to the moon. (only 16,700 to go to make it 3)
I don't believe I've put 700K on all my bikes and cars put together since I got my license in 1969.
I believe he has done a orbit then back from the moon
So, Bruce is kinda like an astronaut! That's how legends are made. |
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« Reply #461 on: July 18, 2022, 08:10:55 PM » |
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Well. I’ve been slowing down as I age. Not getting near the 10,000 miles plus per year like I used to. Lucky to get 8K. The bright side is one oil change per year. I’m at 182,000 and she still looks purty good  |
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« Reply #462 on: August 28, 2022, 05:47:57 AM » |
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« Reply #463 on: August 28, 2022, 06:08:23 AM » |
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When I got my bike, which I've run from 24K to 102K, it was kind of sad, and had had at least two previous owners. I've done all the maintenance on it since I got it, I think it is pretty swell now.  Tires, forks, vacuum lines, air filters all that stuff is straight forward even if you have to "learn how" as you go, those things are easy to do over if needed. I've never messed with my carburetors or timing belts or valves... I took my bike to Jared Hinkle in Spartanburg SC last week... https://www.valkyrieflatsix.com/contactWe spoke last night, my bike is ready. The belts were "in need". Five of my intake valves were tight. Left side spark plugs showed rich. I bought new OEM belts and tensioners and springs a long time ago, they're all in now. He (nor I) thought it ran bad before, but he exclaimed how nice and snappy it is now ... I guess I'll have a fun two hour ride home on Monday... The vinyl on my Ultimate is just starting to crack. I ordered a new one a few weeks ago. I'm real interested in a set of Bitubo shocks now that Ross has gotten a set and likes them a lot. I sure do like this motorcycle! -Mike |
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DDT (12)
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« Reply #464 on: September 09, 2022, 03:51:19 PM » |
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Willow,
Rolled 725K miles today on my way to Montgomery... Still going strong, just not as far nor as much as once upon a time...
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« Reply #465 on: September 09, 2022, 06:11:45 PM » |
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 I'm only a half a million (and change) behind you.
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« Reply #466 on: September 09, 2022, 07:58:44 PM » |
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Willow,
Rolled 725K miles today on my way to Montgomery... Still going strong, just not as far nor as much as once upon a time...
DDT
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« Reply #467 on: September 10, 2022, 06:43:29 AM » |
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I’ve be down after back surgery but got to ride keeper on Wednesday after my 8 week visit and she turned 229000 miles man what a great feeling to be in the wind again
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« Reply #468 on: November 24, 2022, 12:57:36 PM » |
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Turned over 75k today.  It was my goal in the beginning of the year. Now to add to that. |
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« Reply #469 on: January 05, 2023, 03:55:46 AM » |
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Digger. 2001 Tourer. Now 113,104 miles
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« Reply #470 on: May 04, 2023, 04:22:55 AM » |
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« Reply #471 on: May 04, 2023, 05:36:15 AM » |
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Yep old keeper turned 231,101 on the Danny McMillin Memorial Ride
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« Reply #472 on: May 04, 2023, 10:19:54 AM » |
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« Reply #473 on: May 04, 2023, 05:08:25 PM » |
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Yep old keeper turned 231,101 on the Danny McMillin Memorial Ride
Thats a lot of miles |
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« Reply #474 on: August 30, 2023, 12:25:41 PM » |
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I have updated a couple of mine. I'd like for some of our other high mileage riders to bring the list more up to date. |
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« Reply #475 on: August 30, 2023, 12:50:24 PM » |
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Thanks, Willow.
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« Reply #476 on: August 30, 2023, 01:08:58 PM » |
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« Reply #477 on: August 31, 2023, 05:05:03 AM » |
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An update for me... My Standard has been sold and (likely trashed). My I/S now has 104,000. Thnx for keeping this thread alive.
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DDT (12)
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« Reply #478 on: September 11, 2023, 03:30:30 PM » |
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Carl,
Our girl rolled 754K + today... She's holding up quite well, but her rider is starting to noticeably sag in all the wrong places!
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